Amanda Krueger, RN BSN C-ALN

Experience

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  Fremont Area Medical Center

  May 2004 - May 2007

  Certified Nursing Assistant

  Worked under the supervision of an RN providing bedside care for patients on cardiac, pediatric, labor/delivery and medical-surgical floors. Assisted with personal cares, transfers and safety. Assisted with admissions, discharges and transfers. Completed computer assisted charting and entered physician orders.

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  Saint Elizabeth Regional Medical Center

  Jun 2007 - Oct 2008

  Registered Nurse CCU/PCU

  Served as Staff RN in CCU/PCU. Assigned to critically ill patients. Administered oral and IV medications. Monitored neurological status of coma-induced ventilator dependent patients. Worked with interdisciplinary teams to formulate a plan of care for each patient. Ensured that doctors’ orders were effectively carried out, including testing, medical procedures, and consultations.Key Accomplishments:-Responded to numerous Code Blue situations-Completed training in Critical Care Nursing, ACLS, PALS, Advanced Cardiac Training and Neurology Training-Positive annual reviews with advancement.Affiliations:-PCU Education Council Show less

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  FirstCare Home Health

  Oct 2008 - Apr 2014

  Supervised team of RN Case Managers. Ensured that procedures and care plans followed proper protocols. Quality assurance management of chart documents for all patients. Responsible for orientation of new hires with correct home health procedures. Inspected and verified accuracy of physician orders. Managed new client referrals, and organized the admission process. Adapted to a wide variety of high-level responsibilities based on organizational needs.Key Accomplishments:-Designed and implemented improvements to company chart audit process, resulting in improved efficiency and lower demand on resources.-Utilized organizational and time management skills to combine numerous roles effectively and efficiently.-Readily took on additional case management responsibilities to respond to demand on available personnel.-Strived to bring strong work ethic and positive attitude to enrich organizational culture and increase team cohesion.Affiliations:-2012 NAHCHA Education Coucil Member-2012 Continuity of Care Committee-2011 Coalition for Older Adult Health Promotion Show less Served as RN Case Manager for 18-25 home health patients. Coordinated cares with physicians, therapists, nurses and home health aides. Actively participated in the development and implementation of individual treatment plans for patients with a broad range of medical issues. Instructed staff members and supervised the implementation of cares provided by field nurses and aides. Ensured that doctors’ orders were effectively carried out, including testing, medical procedures, and consultations.Key Accomplishments:-Assisted to refine agency policies and procedures in the areas of IV administration, aseptic/sterile wound care, suprapubic catheter insertion and Proper Techniques for Catheter Cares performed by the Home Health Aide.-Converted multiple documents to digital copies for ease and accuracy of charting while in the patients home. -Completed training in the OASIS-C Assessment Tool.-Positive annual reviews with advancement.-Represented company in televised advertisements. Show less

  • Registered Nurse

    Apr 2013 - Apr 2014

  • Clinical Nurse Supervisor

    Jun 2011 - Apr 2013

  • RN Case Manager

    Oct 2008 - Jun 2011
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  Brookdale

  Feb 2015 - May 2016

  Health and Wellness Director

  Key responsibilities include:* Manage the day-to-day healthcare operations of the community to ensure resident’s healthcare needs are met within the Assisted Living Program.* Provide training, supervision, and monitoring of associates in the administration of direct care within the community; provides hands on resident care as needed or warranted.* Perform ongoing assessment/observation of residents' physical and psycho-social needs and coordinates with other departments to assure quality, proactive care.* Interact directly with associates, Assisted Living residents, resident family members, vendors and professional contacts within the community, dealing with issues such as scheduling, resident care, service plans, assessments and marketing. Show less

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  Milestone Retirement Communities

  Jun 2016 - Feb 2018

  Director Of Health Services

  *Provide residents with the medication regime as ordered by the resident's physician*Make observations of residents, their conditions, and any changes*Provide oversight to unlicensed staff*Monitor and maintain budget for the department*Be able to handle multitasking in a fast paced environment*Provide proper documentation of all nursing and healthcare services*Responsible for maintaining health service plans and resident assessments*Monitor effective communications regarding resident care*Supervise, evaluate and train Caregivers, Medication Techs and Licensed Nurses*Recruit and retain all team members in the department, ensuring their effective orientation and training*Delegate to certified staff appropriate tasks within their scope of practice. Oversee that these delegated tasks are being completed properly and safely. Show less

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  Chateau Pacific Retirement

  Feb 2018 - Sept 2021

  Director Of Health Services
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  Chateau Retirement Communities

  Sept 2021 - now

  Vice President of Health Services